Heavy Equipment Program Scholarships
Below are scholarships available to students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Programs at Ferris State University.
 
To apply for any Heavy Equipment Program Scholarship,
please click on the application (HERE) 
 

Charles Jehnzen Heavy Equipment Endowed Scholarship
(1) $1,000 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semesters

  • Full-time sophomore student enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Technology program    
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Financial need may be considered*   
  • Additional Requirements: Preference given to individuals who have demonstrated a high level of self motivation, entrepreneurial spirit and interest in owning a heavy equipment related business
  • Must submit completed application from above  

 

Fleet Management Annual Scholarship
(1) $1,000 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semesters
  • Full-time junior or senior student majoring in the Heavy Equipment Service Engineering
  • Technology program
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Financial need is considered*   
  • Additional Requirements:  Preference given to individuals who demonstrate interest and desire for a career in Fleet Management.
  • Must submit completed application from above 

 

Ken Schmitigal Annual Scholarship
(1) $1,000 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semesters  

  • Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology program 
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Financial need is considered*   
  • Additional Requirements: Preference given to individuals who demonstrate interest and desire for a career in the heavy equipment industry.
  • Must submit completed application from above

 

James D. and Katy Moore Heavy Equipment Annual Scholarship
(1) $1,250 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semesters

  • Full-time sophomore, junior and/or senior majoring in Heavy Equipment Technology 
    and/or Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology.
  • Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need  determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial-aid.  
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
  • Must submit completed application from above 

 

Program contact: Dan Wanink @ 231-591-2810

 
*As determined by Heavy Equipment scholarship committee

 

Outside Heavy Equipment Scholarships

Outside scholarships are not managed by Ferris State University. However, it is our intent to make students aware of additional funding opportunities. If you have questions regarding a scholarship listed below, please contact their administrator directly.

Ohio Michigan Equipment Dealers Association (OMEDA) Scholarship
(see HEET Department office for more information)

David I. Coren Scholarship (Sponsored by Electrical Generating Systems Association)
Click here for application form